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frippery in French

frippery in French is oripeaux — frippery means ostentation, as in fancy clothing.

frippery in French

oripeaux

noun

Hence: secondhand finery; cheap and tawdry decoration; affected elegance.

What does "frippery" mean?

noun Ostentation, as in fancy clothing.
noun Useless things; trifles.
noun Cast-off clothes.
noun The trade or traffic in old clothes.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "frippery" in French?

"frippery" in French is oripeaux. frippery means: Ostentation, as in fancy clothing.

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